This was a tough video to make for both Bob and I, It brought up a lot of feelings both good and bad. How strong is your marriage? Can it or has it survived RV life? We want to hear YOUR stories below!

Really love y'all's style. I lost my wife of 29 years two years ago very suddenly. Wish I had appreciated her more while I had her . Truly, you don't know what you got till it's gone...

My wife of 31 years and I became full time RVers almost 3 years ago. I did not believe that it was possible but since we started this journey, we have become closer than ever before. Full time RVing is like any other stressor in marriage, if the marriage and partnership isnt strong at the beginning, stressing that bond will not help.

We’ve been married 52 years. We part time rv with a 30 foot travel trailer. It works for 2-3 weeks then we head home.

We have been best friends for 44 years and it didn't change when we started our adventure. We just made sure we bought a big enough rig so we have our own space.

My husband and I are currently researching full-time RVing, and don't plan on starting for about a year. Your video reminded us both that communication is key. We've been married for 30+ years and disagreements are going to happen. Preparing to go full-time is scary, but we really are communicating better through all of our prep work. Love you two and how open and honest you are about full-time RV life.

Very good topic! Our marriage is only challenged when we are backing the RV in to its spot… one could say, that is the equivalent of a cat meeting a dog for the first time in a dark alley... 😂 but after we unhook the trailer and she decides that it's my turn to cook everything gets much much better!

We were told over 6 years ago that we were crazy to go full-time rv and get an rv with no slides because it would mean we'd be even more crammed together in a tiny space. Just starting our 7th year full-time. Been married 36 years. We believe that full-time rv has made our marriage stronger. We keep Christ in the center of everything. In a bigger house it would be easier for some to walk out of a marriage. In a tiny home, you have no where to go! You HAVE to work things out. I think it helps that the two of us are on the same page about most things. Most of the stress comes from working through the problems of full-time rv itself (finding campgrounds or overnight stays where there are few choices, locations nearby for dumping tanks, finding laundromats with parking to accommodate our rv, having our truck break down, etc) We work together on solutions for those challenges. It can get a bit hairy at times, but we often laugh when we re-tell the stories to someone else. God bless! 💕

Great post, guys! It should be a class before you leave the dealership with your RV on how to live with your spouse! Not everyone knows how to do this. Especially doing it full-time. My husband and I had to go through all the life lessons that living in an RV , full-time in order to be successful! We worked hard, and our marriage made it through! Good luck, everyone

We've been married 47 years this year, which is hard hard work. RVing definitely created stress in the beginning. I remember being in a Walmart parking lot yelling at each other that we would never rv with the other one. Years later, we've learned that RVing requires more kindness. We can now back into a small space without raising our voices. It requires commitment. If you're committed, then you find ways to make it work. Because the alternative is a life of anger, bitterness and ultimately hatred. We chose work over hatred. RVING made more work for us in the beginning, but eventually, we had more time together to do that important work.

My wife and I are going full time next year. We've had talks about how things are going to be different. We are trying to prepare ourselves as best we can. As far as Instagram moments.....I believe social media is a social disease. Nobody stops to actually take in what's around them anymore. We live in such a gorgeous country. We want to take our time and enjoy what this country is all about. Glad we found you guys

I had just "found " you guys 2 weeks ago and so was really upset when I saw your clickbait. Nice, ya got me. So RV life did save our marriage in some very real ways. Joanne and I got married late in life She had been divorced twice and me once, I'm 71, she's 5 yrs younger. After we got married we discovered we liked dating each other but not so much on the marriage part. We were in trouble so we sat down and talked and talked. The only common ground we could find was we both liked to travel. I bought a totaled 38 ft Numar Mountain Aire from an insurance auction, fixed it and we were off... until we realized the bus was getting 6.5 mpg. That was actually a blessing because it forced us to rethink what we were doing and came up with a plan that did save our relationship. Jo wanted to work one more year, so we started taking a 5 day vacation once a month until she officially retired. Winter was just starting and we lived in Mesa Arizona so the whole desert was our playground. At the start of the month we would pick out a town and that would be our home base for the trip. Then for the next 3 weeks, instead of watching t.v. we would research the area and towns around. Deep dive into history we never learned in school. EVERY SINGLE TOWN has an amazing history, fun facts and things you just have to see. Little dusty towns we would normally just blast through become places we can't wait to visit. Have to see Aunt Tilly's Diner with the best black eyed peas and cornbread in the world and Fred"s Antique Shop with its one of a kind display of early southwest junk, etc. Every trip we would run out of time long before we ran out of things to see. Made for very inexpensive and very fun travel. In real time now, we just bought a sticks and bricks to move into. 2 months ago Joanne was put into a Hospice program. Despite being very stubborn, she isn't going to win this one. With out RVing I probably would have had another set of bitter memories of another failed marriage. RVing replaced those memories with adventure, interesting discovery and even some excitement ( and a lot of hard work). I'll take that any day.

42 years going on 43 , my wife likes traveling, and I like being home . We started to rv ,but we will never make it a full-time thing. Maybe, a big trip once a year, 15 days is enough. Stay closer to home is adequate for us . The key ingredient in a marriage is allowing freedom to be yourself and not trying to change the other person. She has lots of friends , but me I am content by myself and my dogs.

Very well put! Your honesty is commendable and appreciated. Bless you both on this amazing journey of marriage and life!

After watching a few of your videos now, I now know why your viewership is going up. You two are just real! Best of luck in your channel, in your RV life and most importantly, in your marriage. Safe travels. 👍

I'm not full time, but I want to be. I'm also single, and I'm not pursuing a relationship, in fact, I'm not really interested in one... But I can seriously appreciate what y'all are going through. 👍 Kudos to you for covering this, it's nice to see honest information on the lifestyle. 👍

This is an adorable story! Thank you for being so transparent and fun!

I love how honest you are! We are getting ready to get on the road, and I have looked for other families similar to ours to understand how some things might work. But you all give us the courage to make this life work for us, not make it look just like someone else.

Thank you for this video! Hubby and I will begin full timing June 2024. We are both excited and I appreciate your honesty!

We lived in a 20’ travel trailer for 5 years while we built our homestead in AZ. It can be challenging but I’m a trucker so we had time apart. Our relationship is strong. I’m lucky because I’ve got a partner that digs in as hard as I do.

Thanks for sharing this meaningful posts! This is far better than just hocking some company's wares!

Nope you are not alone. We love going off the beaten path and discovering the uniqueness of each new town. Walking around these places gives you a completely different perspective than even driving in with your rig. Just found your channel and will probably keep watching. I stopped watching some of those big youtubers when they went rogue with all the products and homesteading crap. Great meeting you both. Waving hello from Nebraska.

Love your story! Brad is my second husband - I was a very immature 40 when I married him. I had just come out of a 14 year marriage where my first husband had spoiled me, and I was totally incapable of making decisions on my own. No one ever thought Brad and I would make it, but here we are, just passed 32 years! We've done a lot of maturing over the years, and 29 years in recovery gave me some insight into forgiveness, character defects, and tolerance. I just retired this year and we're looking for an ambulance to convert into our tiny home. As we do the research, we are quickly realizing that we need to work on some areas of our marriage so that we'll be prepared for the change from apartment to RV life!

I love you guys because y'all are real...you don't sugar-coat anything and at the same time y'all make it funny and entertaining...You guys are not camping...Y'all Are Living as Bill & Deb always say "I Ride" Tiny House Adventures ✨✨

My wife and I have been married for 46 years but we aren't full timers. We have made a few trips in excess of a month and I can see how full timing requires a lot of give and take as well as patience on the part of both husband and wife. I'd love to be full timing but she is more of a stay at home type so we compromise and take short trips and it is enjoyable. The only time things ever got really strained was when I'm backing up the camper into a spot and she'd holler out directions (which were many times wrong lol). We finally learned to use our cell phones on speaker when backing in and things stay a lot calmer. Thanks for your videos!

Great sharing for those RVing or living in sticks and bricks, it takes two to dance ❤ this life journey

You two are a refreshing reality from most RV channels. Not everything is roses. My wife and are on year two full time in a 34 foot motorhome. So far it is great but we have always lived in smaller and smaller places as the kids moved out so we get along very well and have the same interests.

Good points to ponder. My wife and I just came back from our fifth camping trip this summer and we are doing well getting our team work for set up/tear down perfected. You bring up good points to prepare for tight living conditions. I think we are doing great, but I won't ask her hee hee. Thanks for sharing and being open! God Bless!

Oddly enough, my husband and I worked together 8 hrs/day, before retirement. So when we retired, we miss each other. It is actually more our happy place to be together on the road. Small trailer is all we need. 5 months last year traveling to Alaska. Loved it and didn't want to come home!

I've known those who did divorce after a time doing full-time RV lifestyle. My hubby & I started in 2011 (24 yrs married) and yes, we had days that tried both of us (try going thru menopause within 2 months of starting the travel life!) But we survived & our marriage is stronger. We transitioned out of full-time RV lifestyle in 2022 when we found the right area of the country we could call home (and able to pay for our home with 1/2 acre - With CASH!) We do miss somethings of the lifestyle, but problems with the life (campgrounds, the rig, lack of seeing people in the campgrounds - COVID fears, . ) turned out to be the reasons to stop traveling - also some age & health issues were coming up and needed to be considered.

Be prepared as best as possible. Then be good at putting out fires, love each other work together and continue the good life. 38 years married and it works for us. Love your channel!! Keep, keeping it real!!!

Thank you both for your honesty and for just being "real"...

Thank you for your open sharing and I wish you both well in your future. You both are delightful in the video.

We went 8 years full time and everything you said was so true....Thanks for saying the things that nobody talks about

I am widowed and a full time rver because my kids and grand kids are on both coasts of the U.S. but you both are a inspiration to us all for a true honest relationship should be. ❤❤

Hey there! It's awesome that you are or were experiencing Canada. We are right there with you on checking out the small towns/Walmarts and wildlife. As for our marriage...In March, we will have been married for 2 years. Not our first rodeo. He came into our marriage with 5 kids and I had 2. When we first got married, we all moved in together and it definitely was not easy adjusting but we made the most of it. Then 4 months later, my oldest son died from Leukemia while two weeks later I had to get back to work as school was starting back up(Teacher here), then 5 months later, I decided to start my photography business back up and two months later, put in my resignation to my school district. You know everything that they say are the biggest stressors in life...Nick and I made it through it all and are still holding strong and will always hold strong. We know it's not always easy but we are a team and will definitely make the most of it. Always have to find the positive and joy in everything. AND I never thought about the bathroom issue!!! LOL!

I was married once. Next I had a girlfriend that was great and she was going to move to my house. She died. Been single for 10 yrs. and plan on living simple till I croak. Good luck to all!

I appreciate your honesty in this video. You don’t always get a glimpse of life behind the camera. Although we are not full timers, we absolutely LOVE the RV life! The RV life can be loads of fun and loads of stress that can pull your marriage in different directions. Nothing is more stressful than pulling a 40’ 5th wheel into a campsite that is too tight for maneuvering, and your wife is telling you everything you’re doing wrong. I’ve learned by experience that I have to swallow my pride and listen! We have embarked on this life of prolonged periods on the road because above all we love spending time together making memories. We love to explore new places together! We have had the most fun on vacations when it’s just the 2 of us! Disagreements, misunderstandings and frustrations are a way of life. You just have to take a deep breath, think before you react or speak and use those times as an opportunity to get to know each other better. We too are products of broken marriages. We lived thru the most gut wrenching experiences of our lives, but now we have each other, and we can truly appreciate the people we are as one. We live life enjoying each other and finding new horizons!

Great video!

Great video!!! All transitions and life itself have challenges...how you communicate is key!!!! I feel blessed that RV life has helped us to deepen our relationship....the fact that in an RV most of the time it is just the 2 of us it provides time for us to deal with the real issues and not be distracted by a child, a job, etc.. RV life can heal, deepen, and be a blessing to a couple!

I subscribed, been watching a lot of your video's, thankful I found an honest look at full time RV, I have been married 37 years, and we both want to step into the RV life. It's in the planning stage. Thinking of going the 5th wheel route, with a home base for now, I'm two to 3 years from retirement.

Hi Guys, Just recently found your channel. Your style is obviously different from the many other RV channels in KZfaq land; I find it refreshing AND your content very relevant. This video [RV Life Destroyed our 38 year MARRIAGE,] was, let's say...interesting. A very well discussed, in depth discussion of entering into and living through a completely new way of living. As my wife and I, newly retired, are discussing the potential of full timing for the next few years, I find your honesty and information on the topic an excellent primer from which I took a lot away from. Thanks and looking forward to future content. [p.s. I have some catch up homework to do with your previous VDOs which I intend to begin watching. - Happy Travels.]

❤I totally agree with what you are saying. My wife and I bought our first camper in 1990 while we both were still working. So it was two weeks here and weekends there. That lasted until we retired in 2006. We never did go full time however we criss crossed the country many times over the years and would be out on the road 5 to 6 months at a time. We definitely had to work out some issues and somehow we made it work. After 59 years of marriage I lost my bride in 2022 as the cancer finally caught up with her. Her last wishes was that I keep her in the truck so she could still travel with me. I am so grateful that we took the time and worked out our issues living in a 39 ft fifth wheel and later in a 25 ft Airstream so that she still wanted to travel with me in spirit form. Hopefully I will see you on down the road sometime. Love your channel ❤️❤️

Great video!! My husband and I been camping for 20 years. He does everything when we camp. We go out for a couple of months when we get home he does nothing. Go figure. You guy's are so honest when posting a video. We love the real thing. Other U-Tubers post fake

Your honesty and transparency are absolutely awesome and greatly appreciated! I have been watching your channel and have tremendously enjoyed it! Everything you shared about marriage and your struggles was very insightful and powerful! So happy to see your marriage having the total VICTORY in spite of it all! That's A BLESSSING! One concern I did have about this video was the... Title. Honestly i thought and felt it was misleading and click bait😔 One thing is for sure... PRAISE GOD you both have grown and learned a lot from all of this and have made incredible progress with your marriage and have been able to help and encourage a lot of peoples lives because of it all especially other married couples watching your channel! THATS AWESOME! Look forward to the next video! GOD BLESS YOU!

Great advice. Can't argue with any of your advice. From a couple that's been married 43 years.

Life is all about communication and the many forms it comes in Thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge with us all

Kudos to you two for approaching this subject matter. Your honesty is so admirable. A marriage contract is for many the toughest contract of all to honor, since like they say "men are from Mars & women from Venus" I am 71y.y. & my wife is a year my senior. We have been married for 32years after we each had been divorced. I'm not speaking from the RV life, but life in general. We stuck it out, but to be perfectly honest we could have been divorced at least 50 times as we are so opposite. I'm sure the fact that we had both been previously divorced played a hand in not wanting to fail a 2nd time. Time has a way of blending you more together if you can last. So i guess this sermon would be more for the younger crowd to realize that life is not always a bowl of cherries & that marriages have their share of struggles for some. I hope this comment helps someone.Thanks for putting yourselves out there & trying to put things into perspective. Have a beautiful day!! Illinois, USA

I love your honesty and appreciate your topics. My husband and I are looking to start full time early next year. We have had discussions on likes and dislikes so our life on the road has already started with conversations. I hope we run into you two on the road. We would love to meet and chat in person.

Thank you for keeping it real. That’s why I watch y’all.

My wife and I on our first trip almost gave up. We were on our way to Iowa in a 37ft Class A in 40mph winds, full blown thunderstorm going up 7% grades being tossed around like a toy by Semi's and I was white knuckling it and swearing up a storm and my wife asked me to pull over. I pulled over and she told me we can't do it this way, we will go crazy and you will have a heart attack. So I sat there with the hazards on and relaxed myself and worked our way back onto the road and I decided I would not let the weather and how badly our rig was being bounced around and I slowed down, allowed the Semi's to pass and the rest of the trip went much smoother. How we react to situations dictates everything and 24 years later I'm still working on how I react to things and she reminds me when I need it but we are best friends as well as married which is very important for a marriage to work. Congrats on working things out and learning as you go, so many couples are too hard headed and blame the other and get divorced.

as they say adapt and overcome. plus most things that get us flustered and upset typically aren't big deals in hind sight. :) wishing you guys continued success and fun

Funny you should mention that: the plastic bathroom vent cover in my (then) brand new (2021) grand design Imagine rb2600 leaked first weekend in our driveway. It had a burn (melted) hole in the corner(like some tech laid a cigarette or soldering iron down on it).Took lots of pictures.. Dealer said: "it' s a manufacturers' issue". Grand design said: "it was from a campfire ember" ( it hadn't left our driveway yet) . To this day It has small square of gorilla tape over it. It's only a $30 part...(But I washed my hands of both the dealer and Grand design)...$40K+ purchase. No support.

This was quite interesting to me because I am an analyst and this video confirmed what I had observed about the both of you. Especially Bob. Here is the deal , I think you are actually a very cool and young couple, you seem to be honest and down to earth which is what I like. I am not a hypocrite so if I didn't think you were I would not say it. Bob, I am a little bit like you and I sometimes can't help it. Just try to take a deep breath and slow the heck down, it works for me most times. I am glad you acknowledged her and gave her the opportunity to speak as well, she has a voice and I can tell that she is very smart so just take your time guys. Give everything a try and if it doesn't work try something else and so on. You will figure it out. Nothing but the best for you.

My wife and I lived three years full time in a 28ft camper. We weren't on the road full time but still had the same struggles. We lived through it, came out the other side, and loved each other even more but we did have a big out door area where we could get away from one another. Would we go full-time over the road. Probably not. Great video you to put out. It gives people a lot to think about before jumping in.

It's all state of mind. I've lived in rv pretty much my whole 42 years of existence on this here planet, been married for 15 years. How you live and where you live shall not dictate the love that another's person shares, regardless of environmental stressors

Love how upfront and honest you guys are. Another great video. (We found that moving -- especially the packing part -- was AWFUL. Even though I'm in decent shape, as Danny Glover said: "I'm too old for this s**t!" LOL.)

Excellent content! The whole key to your marriage success ? Is simply you are committed, you want it and, you both make the effort. Crazy how old school this sounds. However, my parents were married from 22 yrs til they passed. This was always my dream. Sadly, life dished out a different destiny for me. I admire and respect your commitment and, living an RV lifestyle? Well done 👌

Thanks Kerri, no I am not offended and I hope you are not offended. I only wish to encourage you and I pray that your marriage will turn into a blessing and a joy to your heart.

I just checked out a few of your old videos... Right now, you two both look Amazing right now 💞

We are finding the same problems you have faced. Prayers for you and for us.

You two are funny. You need to take this show on the road. Lol

No one understands marriage when they are young,but overtime being kind to one another, being respectful will help win the day.We have married for 52 years.

Great episode !!!!!

You guys are awesome 👍👍👍. Keep strong!

I wouldn't have that problem,my wife passed in 2021,thinking of doing it on my own but do wonder about being lonely/bored doing it by myself

You know you are soooo right . I've been married for 47 years and my wife and I did the full-time lifestyle it lasted 3 years and I moved back to sticks and bricks just to keep my honey happy and guess what she was right we are happier than before but if life throws you a curve ball now and again you have to have the foundation thats strong and sturdy otherwise it will all crumble under your feet and from the little bit I've been watching you guys I think you're going to be fine.

I do not believe full time RV is for everyone,I think the compromise is a tiny home base ,and a travel vehicle.This way you split the time.

You guys are beautiful together. Never give up !

we spend 5 to 6 months on the road and the rest at our home we still have a great marriage but like every one there are there is a augment once in a while but been married 40 years it is always easy to work things out good luck to you 2

At least you still talk to each other.

Everything is relative. We got back a few weeks ago from a three week trip to South Dakota. As we arrived back at the “closet” as my wife calls it things felt roomy after being in the RV. We made a choice in selling our 3,100’+ home and moving to an approximately 450’ Park Model on a large lot. Our “stuff” is in storage as we build elsewhere. The RV gives us some ability to escape and with great neighbors at our build site, I have FHUs a few hundred feet away from our nearly completed home. We built a large shop next to the house where I will store the RV making it easier to take trips at our leisure. We considered the full-time route, but we needed a home base. I wasn’t ready to get rid of all our “stuff” and my wife has a need to nest. This allows us to participate in ministry activities both at home and on the road. I would dislike my financial well-being to be predicated on Y-T priorities. From my vantage point, I see folks get into recording their travels for other purposes and unfortunately it becomes a business. Mix in a fair amount of pride and this “hobby” becomes a job. The commercialization is a big turn-off and I quit watching as channels become larger succumbing to the “Influencer” game.

👉Customer service was Horrendous👈 yeah I think most are once you leave the building. We made the mistake of (on our 1st rv travel trailer) buying all those extended warrant - ies , and on our yearly inspection, I pointed out something that was duscovered broken after initially leaving dealership. The person said well your warrant - ies cover anything that isn't broke. Yeap. 👉the industry👈

We live in our 22MLE for half the year. Don’t think I could ever do it full-time, unless we had a 5th wheel and more space. We definitely have had our arguments, but overall we like it. Been married 37 years.

Practice being grateful for all things in life.

Alil miss leading, wouldn’t say destroyed if it made your marriage stronger.

You guys are right on we live in a Volvo vnl 860 rig . We drive OTR in our late 40s looking to eventually have a tiny home. We have become even more cheesy lol. We stay in our kids driveway when we go home so to speak in Conway SC . Same county as Myrtle Beach.

Thanks for the TRUTH REAL NESS😊❤

Namasté & Ho’Oponopono everything 🕊️❤️

love grow best in little houses, if your relationship is on the rocks to begin with you're not gonna make it on the road, it takes 2 people that are capable of building a healthy relationship which means they are both mentally and emotionally healthy to begin with, also you must have blendable lifestyles, or you are not compatible

Hope you enjoyed London. I live in south London.

You guys are awesome . Generally Young couple meet and they live in apartment easy life until they decide to live in a house . You guys were in a house , you didnt even move to an apartment , you moved in an RV to make it even more difficult. But thanks for sharing. Its a lot to take away from your story

49 years married..and counting, five of those full timing it. Our main dilemma now is, who will take care of the cat so we can go on a train trip for our 50th?? Not so easy when you full time. Need someone who must love cats and knows RVs too! Challenge for sure!

Good luck you two!! ✌🐢

i could live a nomadic life easily, but wife wants to have roots, this is why we are not living the vanlife

So TRUE! my wife and I have never known each other as well or been as close to one and other thanks to RV life. 😃😡😍😦🙄😍🤣🤔😲🥰😁... there's just not enough emojis🤪

My wife and I have been weekend and vacation RVing for over 13 years now. We average 25-30 nights camping in 8 or 9 trips each year. It's enough to keep our wanderlust a teeny bit satisfied and gives us something to always look forward to as I plan a year in advance. Honestly, it's one of the things that keeps us happily together - being able to go out and have even a small adventure because life can just feel mundane sometimes. We plan to hit the road for much longer stretches after we retire but we've been doing it long enough to already know we don't desire to go full-time. We like having a home base to return to and we don't want to be away from family and friends for too long. I love your honesty and candor and don't follow many travel influencers because so much of it is hype but you guys have a new fan. Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing!

Welcome to Canada!

My husband and I already had our houses , cars, everything separate even before we got married!! And, I have to live in one state because of my job! Lol. He lives in his house! It has worked soo far! But, if I had to do it all over NO !!!! I would never do it again!! I have no children and never wanted any!! There ya go !! My life is great!! Unbelievable we r truly soul mates!!

Great video! Your candor in discussing your RV life and how it can stress a marriage is information that is much appreciated by those of us considering jumping in the RV lifestyle.

We lived in our car for awhile. I adjusted, but I wished we had an RV. What terrifies me is all the break downs RV's seem to have. Neither my son and I have any mechanical knowledge. Otherwise, I would seriously consider that lifestyle... With a Social Security income, one break down could have us out of a home.

apartment living with neighbours from hell destroyed mine!

Grand design is asking for a class action suit if they don't fix the problem with the manufacturing of there rv's

Enjoyed again, had good marriage 35 yrs, until my wife was called home, Hey Karri ,does Bob open the car door,for you when yall go out , it's a southern thing😊

Where was home?

Wow that was fast.

Carrie, you look familiar. Did you live in San Diego, CA, and work as a nurse during the mid 1990's?

Great couple seems like to me😊❤

I'm living through this now after 41 years of marriage. I've been ready to go for 3 years But my wife is a hoarder. But its

Let us know if you make it to California. 😊